fabric talk

Specifically developed for high aerobic activities. 2.5 layer HydroFoil™ fabric combines a lightweight ripstop nylon shell with a composite membrane that is completely waterproof, totally windproof and extremely breathable. The outer fabric is treated with a water repellent finish that encourages rain to bead up and roll off, while an inner textured finish enhances comfort against your body.

• Composition: 100% Nylon with PU laminate.
• Waterproofness: 20,000mm hydrostatic head with durable water-repellent finish on face fabric.
• Breathability: 15,000gm per sq.m per 24hr

Shell fabric constructed from 100% polyester micro fibres, tightly woven to block wind with a light coating to resist drizzle. The ultra-fine yarn is silk-like to touch but retains breathability. The outer surface is buffed to achieve a natural 'peached finish'.

• Composition: 100% polyester

Summer fabric combining the functionality of synthetic fibres with the familiar look and feel of cotton. A bi-component knit couples an inner layer of polyester with a textured cotton outer to help manage hot-headed moments. The polyester wicks sweat away from your body while the cotton draws it to the outside, ensuring super-efficient evaporation to keep you cool. Developed by Ground Effect and knitted for us in New Zealand.

• Composition: 33% Polyester; 67% Cotton

A lightweight summer fabric from Italy packed with technology to keep you cool and dry as. The bi-component knit backs a sharp-looking polyester outer with a smooth layer of next-generation polypropylene microfibre against your skin. The polypropylene yarn absorbs almost no moisture, driving sweat away from your body. It even performs its magic in the wet under a rain jacket. The fabric dries at the speed of light - great when reduced to hand washing on tour.

• Composition: 77% Polyester, 23% Polypropylene

A bi-component thermal fabric combining 51% merino wool and 49% polyester. Superfine 18.5 micron New Zealand merino wicks sweat away from your skin while the polyester provides a durable, non-pill outer. Lightweight at just 160gm/m2 and machine washable. Developed by Ground Effect and knitted for us in New Zealand.

• Composition: 51% Merino; 49% polyester

Lightweight, quick-drying, non-pilling fleece knitted from 100% polyester micro fibre yarns. Is 'brushed' on both sides to give a deliciously soft handle. Yum.

• Composition: 100% polyester

WindFoil™ Softshell and WindFoil™ fleece combine the quick-drying and insulative benefits of polyester fleece with a totally windproof yet highly breathable barrier. WindFoil™ Softshell has a smooth knitted exterior with lightweight micro-fleece liner; while WindFoil™ fleece has a lightweight micro-fleece outer and wicking-mesh liner. Both have a WindFoil™ membrane sandwiched between the inner and outer fabrics, providing effective protection in cold, dry conditions.

• Composition: 100% Polyester with PU membrane
• Windproofness: 100%
• Breathability: 3000gm per sq.m per 24hr

4-way stretch winter luxury uniquely combines superfine NZ merino against your skin with a tightly woven, hardwearing nylon outer and an impressive 38% lycra. So garments both stretch and move with your body, plus deliver a compression-fit. Warm as pie. Developed by Ground Effect and knitted for us in New Zealand.

• Composition: 43% nylon; 38% lycra; 19% merino

Italian stretch fleece used for winter shorts and tights. 4-way stretch nylon with a tightly woven, hardwearing outer and a brushed inner delivers winter warmth. It dries quickly and is blended with 13% lycra to stretch and move with your body.

• Composition: 87% nylon; 13% lycra

The core fabric of our summer shorts… 4-way stretch nylon with a non-shiny finish. It's soft against your skin, yet is incredibly tough and dries quickly. Blended with 16% lycra to deliver body-hugging performance and durability. Knitted right here in New Zealand.

• Composition: 84% nylon; 16% lycra

Heavy duty nylon fabric densely woven to take the knocks.

• Composition: 100% nylon

Hard wearing and quick drying nylon fabric - tightly woven to deliver bulletproof performance. Gruntier than the standard brew with a cotton handle and finish.

• Composition: 100% Nylon

Toasty Merino wool knitted sock with nylon plated to the outside for durability. Blended with elastic for stretch.

• Composition: 66% Merino; 23% nylon; 11% elastane

Hard wearing 600 Denier polyester fabric with a waterproof 1000mm P.U. coating.

• Composition: 100% polyester with PU coating
• Waterproofness: 1000mm Hydrostatic head.

Super-tough 1000 Denier cordura nylon for maximum abrasion resistance.

• Composition: 100% nylon with PU coating
• Waterproofness: 800mm hydrostatic head.